WIPER SWITCH > REMOVAL

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1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.



2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD


3. REMOVE NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER


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  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.3 cover lower.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.



4. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER


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  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.2 cover lower.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.



5. REMOVE STEERING PAD


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  1. Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "torx" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.



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  1. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

    NOTICE:
    When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

  1. Disconnect the horn connector.

  1. Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the steering pad.

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.



6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
For 3GR-FSE (Click here)
For 3GR-FE (Click here)
For 3UZ-FE (Click here)


7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
For 3GR-FSE (Click here)
For 3GR-FE (Click here)
For 3UZ-FE (Click here)


8. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING SENSOR


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  1. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable with steering sensor.

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  1. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable with steering sensor.



9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Detach the claw and remove the wiper switch.

    NOTICE:
    If the claw is pushed with excessive force, it may break.